Founder Tactics with Julia Lucidi

David Bitton is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and speaker. After successfully exiting PracticePanther in 2018, he co-founded DoorLoop, a property management software company that has raised $130 million, employs over 250 people, and was ranked by Forbes as one of America's best startup employers in 2025. Jeremy Schwach is a healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Bluetree, a compan...

Hear from two of South Florida's active venture funds — Fuel Venture Capital ($550M AUM, 40+ portfolio companies across AI, fintech & enterprise SaaS) and YXS Capital (backing companies redefining how the world builds, powers, moves & computes) — as they break down how AI and tech convergence are rewriting the rules of investing and exiting. • Anuj Maheshwari, Investment Associate at F...

Andrew Parker is the founder of Papa, a healthtech platform connecting companion caregivers (Pals) with older adults, seniors and families to support with doctor's visits and every day tasks. The number of Pals on Papa’s curated platform has grown to about 35,000 nationwide. The company has raised $240 million in venture capital, reaching unicorn status (valued at $1 billion dollars) with thei...

Join us for fireside chat with Nathan Heber, Founder of Boatyard, a boating services software platform, who ultimately exited to MarineMax — the world's largest recreational boat and yacht retailer. Under Nathan's leadership, Boatyard grew into a platform used by dealers, marinas, and marine professionals across the U.S. and Canada, helping power over $1 billion in sales and earning recogn...

Steven Walbroehl is the cofounder and CTO of Halborn — a global cybersecurity firm specializing in securing blockchain and Web3 organizations. With over 20 years of experience, Steven is a recognized industry expert, technical leader, and educator in penetration testing, ethical hacking, cloud and web application security, infrastructure security, vulnerability management, IT compliance, and risk...

Faith Tactics is a series of interviews on the Founder Tactics Podcast, focused on entrepreneurship through the lens of faith. Don Campion, raised in Nigeria as a missionary kid, discovered aviation early while flying to boarding school. After earning pilot and maintenance training at Seneca College, he moved to South Florida in 1979 and saw the need for better aircraft service. Starting with one...

Eric Aaronson is a Senior Investment Analyst for Mark Cuban’s investments on ABC’s Shark Tank. He also conducts full due diligence on non–Shark Tank companies for potential investment and has worked across a wide range of industries, including consumer tech/SaaS, B2B tech/SaaS, real estate, e-sports, food, medical, hospitality, media, and cryptocurrency. Eric supports and advises portfolio compani...

Founders Who Built, Exited, and Now Invest: Anna Skaya ⁠ — General Partner,  AniVC ; Founder & former CEO of Basepaws; a pet HealthTech startup invested by Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, acquired by Zoetis. Miriam Altman-Reyes  — Managing Partner,  Brass Ring Ventures ; Founder & former CEO of Kinvolved, an EdTech startup acquired by PowerSchool.

Eduardo Ibrahim — CEO of Humana. AI, Global Faculty at Singularity University and Author. Recorded at the Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup.

In an incredible fireside chat, David Gucker , COO and first employee at Vultr , shared how he helped build one of the fastest-growing independent cloud platforms, now valued at $3.5B after their first ever $333M raise. He spoke openly about navigating growth, building a strong internal culture, and even dealing with moments of self-doubt — a reminder that no matter how far we go, we’re all still...

Maxeme (Max) Tuchman was the Co-Founder and CEO of Caribu before selling her first startup to Mattel. Caribu is an interactive video-calling platform that helps kids have virtual playdates with family and friends when they can’t be physically together. Caribu was one of TIME’s Best Inventions, one of Apple’s Best Apps of 2020, and helped thousands of families stay connected during the pandemic. Sh...

Linda Rottenberg is the CEO & Co-founder of Endeavor, the leading global community for High-Impact Entrepreneurs. With operations in 45 countries, Endeavor backs founders who dream big, scale fast, and pay it forward. Known as one of the world’s premier voices on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and business transformation, Linda is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Crazy Is a...

Discover the secrets to The Founder’s Inner Circle. On this episode we dive into the power of advisors, mentors, and boards in every founder’s journey—with incredible speakers, with real life experience to back up their talk. Recorded live at the ⁠Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup⁠ . Featuring: Fritz Spencer – Startup Outsource Services at EisnerAmper Shana Ostrovitz – Executive Director at 1909 Foundat...

During this podcast we covered how to move beyond experimentation and toward real, scalable impact through the smart integration of AI into the Software Development Lifecycle and broader business processes. Whether you’re just starting with AI or scaling your efforts across teams, we'll be sharing practical insights from the field: Where to begin, What to prioritize, How to align AI strategy w...

Recorded at the Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup, this interview was with  Carlos Diaz, the co-founder of Entic — a PropTech startup and Endeavor Entrepreneur that raised $22M, became one of Blackstone's first early-stage investments, and was backed by FPL's NextEra Energy.  Carlos dove into his raw founder journey, and why he walked away from a successful startup. Let's talk purpose, pressure, and the...

Greg De Giorgis is the founder of The Chicane Club , South Florida’s elite sim racing social club. Drawing from years of hands-on experience across Ferrari Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, and IndyCar, Greg built this venture after years of experience on the track. What makes The Chicane Club special? Two things: its unique fusion of professional-grade training and social connection. Learn mor...

Samson Magid is the Co-Founder and CEO of HealthSnap, one of the largest virtual care management solutions in the U.S., transforming how healthcare providers support patients with chronic conditions. Under his leadership, the company has grown to 500 employees, partnered with over 150 health systems, managed care for more than 100,000 chronic patients nationwide, and secured three patents for its...

Beyond the Tech Boom: Building Sustainable Growth in South Florida Panel ft Erick Gavin, Aurelia Edwards and Andrew Davis, Partner at Edin Capital, and host Julia Lucidi. If venture capital is only part of the solution, what are the alternatives? Edin Capital partners join us to explore a new, alternative investment instrument designed to address financial opportunities in the early-stage market....

Investrio is an app for solopreneurs juggling personal and business finances, often overwhelmed by taxes, expenses, and future planning. Investrio is the first app that seamlessly combines both, giving them the tools to stay organized and uncover financial opportunities. On this episode Joyce Medeiros, the cofounder of Investrio reveals what it takes to get through the first 2 years of launching a...

Tune in to a live discussion on "Shaping the Future of Personalized Healthcare" with 3 health tech leaders who are transforming the industry by tackling bureaucratic challenges and paving the way for a more efficient, patient-centered healthcare system. Our expert speakers include: Igor Couto, CEO at Sofya, Samson Magid, CEO at HealthSnap, Bernardo Perez-Villa, Senior Engagement Partner at Clevela...

A panel to discuss Consumer Insights and how to build and drive a business that serves what consumers need and want Live at the Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup with speakers Kevin Cochrane, CMO at Vultr, Patricio Osorio, Co-founder at Birdie, Ari Lehavi, Head of Predictive Analytics at Moody's Analytics, moderated by Julia Lucidi, Founder at Founder Tactics. 

Cybersecurity Panel LIVE from the ⁠Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup⁠ featuring: ⁠ Steven Walbroehl, Co-founder and CTO at Halborn, Felicita Sandoval, founder of Latinas in Cyber, moderated by host Julia Lucidi. To more about the Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup visit: fortlauderdaletechmeetup.com

Luis Loaiza, an Ecuadorian tech entrepreneur, specialized in Building digital infrastructure. He is CEO and Founder of Jelou: Jelou leverages generative AI to enable embedded finance and commerce on massive channels like WhatsApp, helping businesses build AI solutions integrated with paytech, fintech, ID verification and enterprise-grade software. He is also Chairman and co-founder at Shippify - a...

Matias Gutierrez is the founder and CEO of GenoSur a molecular diagnostics company. They offer everything from the manufacturing and supply chain management of custom medical supplies, diagnostic and research devices. Their main focus is on the development of DNA collection kits. In this interview. We talked about the role of the entrepreneur, what founders need to really focus on to succeed, and...

I started recruiting students for the Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup a few month ago, and I was blown away by the incredible alignment in value for my company and for them as young professionals. This experience has underscored the importance of reaching out to university students, in order to expose a greater number of them to the world of innovation and technology.